Know Before You Go: Effective Use of Outdoor Electronics

American Alpine Institute's Know Before You Go program is a series of in-person informal seminars for those that are new to a given skillset. 

The Know Before You Go Effective Use of Outdoor Electronics will be a presentation on several things that all outdoor enthusiasts should be aware of: --Phones and How to Use them Effectively in the Backcountry --Mapping Applications (which is best for you?) --Ancillary Useful Applications --Satellite Messaging Systems (the good, the bad and the ugly) --Satellite Phones (the bad, the ugly and the good) --Battery Banks and Solar Charging --Radios (person-to-person and for rescue) --Avalanche Transceivers.

This will be a presentation that includes the opportunity for questions. Come on in and grab a drink (we have soda and beer), and talk to a professional guide about these important topics!